Mohammad Ali Raayatpanah

Mohammad Ali Raayatpanah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at Kharazmi University, Iran. He served as a Visiting Scientist at the Montpellier Advanced Knowledge Institute on Transitions, hosted by the Laboratory of Computer Science, Robotics and Microelectronics of Montpellier (LIRMM) from September 2024 to July 2025.

Education:

• B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics from Kashan University, Iran (2004)
• M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics from Tehran University, Iran (2006)
• Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Tehran University, Iran (2013)

Research Focus: Dr. Raayatpanah specializes in operations research and distributed computing, with expertise spanning linear/integer programming, network flows theory, communication networks, and network coding. His work extends to sustainable food supply chains, integrating food safety, environmental concerns, and uncertainty analysis through mathematical programming. His current research project addresses 'Mathematical Programming and Robust Optimization Techniques for Resilient and Sustainable Green Food Supply Chains'.

Publication Trends: Analysis of his 2018-2025 publications reveals consistent emphasis on robust optimization for network design, particularly in wireless networks (Wireless Body Area Networks, vehicular networks) and healthcare systems. His work systematically addresses energy efficiency, resilience under attacks/uncertainty, and mathematical programming applications across supply chains and telecommunications, demonstrating methodological rigor in handling parameter uncertainty.

Research Environment: During his fellowship, he collaborated at LIRMM, leveraging their infrastructure for network optimization research. His work bridges theoretical operations research with practical applications in critical infrastructure and sustainability challenges.